Synonyms: metric, metric unit
Definition: a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds)
Usage: convert all the measurements to metric units; it is easier to work in metric
Similar words: unit, unit of measurement
Definition: any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
Usage: the dollar is the United States unit of currency; a unit of wheat is a bushel; change per unit volume